Coimbatore, Jan. 15 -- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticised the system of "One Nation, One Election" on Wednesday. The proposal, often referred to as simultaneous elections, aims to hold Lok Sabha, State Assembly, and local body polls at the same time across the country.

Speaking to ANI, Chidambaram said that One Nation One Election is not in accordance with parliamentary democracy, as it effectively mandates a fixed-term government, which is found only in presidential systems.

The Congress MP further believes that the conduct of two or three state elections annually is a good idea, as it allows people to express their views and keeps political parties on their toes.

"...One nation, one election almost mandates a fixed-term governm...